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200  ARGENTINA REGION B Y REGION

d Quebrada de Humahuaca

The magnificent Quebrada de Humahuaca is a geological La Quiaca
marvel, a canyon steeped in Argentinian history. As the road
rises beyond Purmamarca, the technicolor strata of the walls
of the Río Grande Valley are revealed. At dawn and sunset, Abra Pampa
shades of rose, emerald, violet, and every hue of yellow and Potrero
brown can be seen glowing on the rocky surface. Adding
human warmth to this beautiful landscape is a cluster of
towns that hold fiercely to native traditions. The indigenous
communities pay homage to the Pachamama of their
ancestors and every festival is celebrated with a colorful
carnival parade and wonderful folk concerts. Shops selling traditional clothes and Pueblo
Viejo
crafts, Tilcara Tres Cruces
. Tilcara Iruya
The liveliest of the quebrada towns,
Tilcara is the site of an important Iturbe
pucará (pre­Columbian fortification)
that was discovered in 1903 and
reconstructed in the 1950s.
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San Salvador
. Purmamarca de Jujuy
Apart from the multihued rock strata on Cerro
de Siete Colores (Hill of Seven Colors), this town
is also famous for its artisanal markets. Salta
For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp280–81 and pp293–4

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